Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Ashbrittle Recruitment; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established main contractor based in St Albans seeks an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their growing team. The role involves supporting a range of building projects, including cost management, procurement, and contract administration. With a competitive salary up to £45,000 and opportunities for career progression, you will be part of a supportive team environment. Interested candidates should submit their CV to apply.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £45,000

Company benefits including pension and bonus scheme

Opportunity to work on diverse projects

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ experience with a main contractor preferred.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Assist with managing costs relating to building projects.
• Supported procurement and commercial negotiations.
• Prepare and submit interim valuations and final accounts.

Skills

Strong numeracy

Analytical skills

Good communication

Interpersonal abilities

Organised approach

Education

Degree or HNC in Quantity Surveying

Job description

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established regional main contractor based in St Albans, who are looking to add an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor to their growing commercial team.

With a strong reputation across the commercial, industrial, and educational sectors, this contractor delivers high-quality projects throughout the region, typically ranging from £500k to £5m in value.

Role Overview:

You will assist the project QS/Commercial Manager with the management of costs relating to building projects. This includes procurement, subcontractor management, valuations, variations, and final accounts, as well as supporting day-to-day commercial administration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting with the preparation of tender and contract documents
• Monitoring project costs and progress against budgets
• Supporting procurement and commercial negotiations with subcontractors
• Preparing and submitting interim valuations and final accounts
• Maintaining accurate records and assisting in the preparation of reports
• Working closely with site and project teams to ensure cost control and best value

Requirements:

• Degree or HNC in Quantity Surveying or related field
• 1–3 years’ experience with a main contractor preferred
• Strong numeracy and analytical skills
• Good communication and interpersonal abilities
• A proactive and organised approach to work
• Full UK driving licence

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary up to £45,000 depending on experience
• Company benefits including pension, and bonus scheme
• Opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects across the region
• Supportive team environment with clear routes for progression

To apply, please submit your CV or contact Robert Ferrari for more details. All applications will be treated in strict confidence.